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    Posted: 28 February 2015 at 4:50pm
Hi im looking for information on surrogacy, im 32 years old and was diagnosed with degenerative heart failure at 18 which means i am unable to carry a baby. I'm really struggling to find good information on surrogacy in n.z. If anyone can help me out or has been through this i would love to hear from you. Its just such a hard thing to find info on. Thanx I Really appreciate it :-)
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Hi Tns - I don't know a lot about how surrogacy works in NZ but here is a link to Fertility Associates information which you might find helpful as a starting point.
http://www.fertilityassociates.co.nz/Resources/Fertility-Facts.aspx
Good luck!
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Meant to add that it's under Section 7.
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Have you tried signing up to nz-surrogacy.com?
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Hi sweetconception - thank you for passing on that link :-)
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Hi daisy_asdfg i signed up for that last Tuesday but haven't heard back yet but i hear its a great forum to get into, thank you :-)
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We are member of Nz surrogacy. You will have to be very active. We are still looking for surrogacy mother, gestational surrogacy , ivf in overseas
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Hello! I want to tell the story of our family life. My husband and I got married 4 years ago and we were not going to have children right away, because we wanted to live for ourselves. My husband and I decided to use a surrogate this year. The only problem we face is my health. I suffered from epilepsy, so for me there could be no question of pregnancy. I know that some women still prefer to become pregnant, and everything turns out fine, but I did not want to risk it. We thought about this a lot and doubted a lot. At some point, we considered the issue of adoption, but the more studies we conducted, the more surrogate motherhood seemed the ideal option. Of course, we were worried that we would not have enough money for this. I'm only worried if I'm allowed to use my eggs because of the medication I take. But I think that we can always use the donor as a plan B.

At first we thought that we could go to American clinics, but quickly decided that it was not for us. Prices are too high. And because we live in England, we felt that the flights would be too expensive for us. So we started looking for clinics that are a bit cheaper and closer. Our main choice is Russia, Ukraine and Georgia. But then, with a lot of research, it turned out that in Russia, apparently, the rights to the child go to the surrogate mother? This is unacceptable for us, because we are foreign citizens. A surrogate mother will be a citizen of that country. And then what, will the court back it up in a controversial situation? And what about our money? Therefore, we decided to abandon Russia. Now we are stuck between Georgia and Ukraine. I've heard a lot. And the price range seems similar.

So I would really like to hear if any of you or someone you know has any experience in these countries. Also which clinics would you recommend studying in each country?
I read a lot of information on the Internet about surrogate motherhood. But I would like to hear rael stories, learn about the nuances of this matter and about important issues. You see, we are very worried, we would like to find a doctor whom we can trust. We would like the clinic to help us in resolving important issues, including signing a treaty. What aspects should we mention in the contract? Does it often happen that a surrogate mother is refused a child? Or is this never practical if you have to deal with a good clinic?
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Hi Luha, glad to see you at this forum. I can not tell you anything about Georgia, because we have never been there. Honestly, when we searched for a clinic for ourselves, we did not even consider Georgia as an intended option. Since we did not know that commercial surrogate motherhood is popular and permitted in Georgia. We were in Ukraine at biotexcom, we did an IVF procedure there. The fact is that our relatives absolutely did not believe in our success. In our country we were denied the procedure. We were in shock, we never thought that we could be denied even in a private clinic. But in our country these are the laws - age restrictions. And then we started looking for other clinics abroad. Strictly speaking, we did not know where to find them. But I often read different forums and I was advised by this clinic. At first, I and my husband were skeptical about these advice on the forums. Because everyone has his own situation, his vision of the proper level of the clinic. But we decided to learn more about the clinic, when we went to the clinic's site and got acquainted with the information, we decided to make an appointment for a consultation. When we flew there, we were greeted with affection. All of us explained, the price approached us. And we decided to do IVF there. But the decisive factor was that there were no age restrictions. We liked the building of the clinic, it looks like a huge villa. I mean, when you go there, you do not have a sense of fear and panic, as it happens when you enter a regular hospital. Of course, we were very worried, but we understood that this clinic is not the only one and if we do not succeed, we can find another clinic. But still we wanted to choose a clinic and start the IVF procedure. Because time passed so quickly and we wanted to finish the flights before winter. You know that the winter in Ukraine is cold. But we really liked it there, and we decided to stay. And we did not regret, the procedure of IVF cost us cheaper and no complaints, everything went fine. So, as for your last question. We know that in Ukraine laws only support biological parents. And if a surrogate mother can be criminally responsible, if she does not want to give the child. If she does not want to give the child, she will also have to give all the money. Therefore, it seems to me, there are no such cases if you go to a good clinic and make a contract with a surrogate mother. Waiting for an answer...!
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Hello. I faced surrogacy three years ago. We were TTC for 6 years and we decided that we need help. We have chosen the reproduction center, which had a huge database of the surrogates. I was afraid to meet our surrogate. I didn’t know if it is safe enough to let outside woman give birth to my baby. I read a lot of positive stories of infertile couples, which got their baby. I really wanted to be among them. My husband assured me that it is a great option for us. That’s why I agreed.
After the embryo transfer we were allowed to visit our surrogate whenever we wanted. I was so scared to visit her for the first time. She is absolutely outside person. But she was pregnant with our daughter. I had to be polite. You know, it was quite strange to see her every time. Now I understand that I was too nervous. I was stressed out. After so many years of TTC I received a chance to become a mom.
To begin you should go to your doctor to find out if your eggs are still valid. If they use your eggs and your husband’s sperm the baby will be genetically related to you. The surrogate’s genetics doesn’t influence the baby. There’s no need to worry because of it. All the reproduction centers offer a database of the surrogates. You will be allowed to approve the one, which will be chosen by your doctor. Every surrogate is healthy and strong enough to carry the baby.
Also, you will have to sign an agreement with your surrogate. It will help you to make sure that she will not decide to keep the baby. As for me, it is very important.
Well, I can say that I don’t regret thet we faced the surrogacy. It definitely helped us get our baby.
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Hello. Have you tried to visit reproduction centers to consult the doctors? When we started thinking of the surrogacy we visited a lot of medical centers. We wanted to find the best one. As my husband travels a lot he had a chance to do it. Our son is 7 months old now and he was born by the surrogate. Everything was pretty easy that's why we will go for one more baby in a couple of years. I don't see anything horrible in this service. Some women say that they can't see an outside woman be pregnant with their kid. But do they have a choice? As for me, you should use every single chance to get your baby. Who cares in what way was it born? You will enjoy your baby for the rest of your life. There's nothing more important than being a parent. I think modern medicine is making miracles giving us this chance.
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Originally posted by JolySr226282 JolySr226282 wrote:

Hello. Have you tried to visit reproduction centers to consult the doctors? When we started thinking of the surrogacy we visited a lot of medical centers. We wanted to find the best one. As my husband travels a lot he had a chance to do it. Our son is 7 months old now and he was born by the surrogate. Everything was pretty easy that's why we will go for one more baby in a couple of years. I don't see anything horrible in this service. Some women say that they can't see an outside woman be pregnant with their kid. But do they have a choice? As for me, you should use every single chance to get your baby. Who cares in what way was it born? You will enjoy your baby for the rest of your life. There's nothing more important than being a parent. I think modern medicine is making miracles giving us this chance.


Hi, yes, you really chose the most correct and adequate option. First you need to visit at least a few medical centers for comparison. These actions help to find the best clinic in this field. And the fact that your husband travels a lot is an added plus. Indeed, it allowed him to visit many centers of reproductive medicine. I am very glad that your son was born. Your example is an indicator that with the help of a surrogate you can find the happiness of motherhood. It is so wonderful that you plan to have another baby. I am sure that everything will turn out well for you and you will have a second child. Surrogacy is quite a popular and advanced option now. No one considers this service as “wild” or incomprehensible. After all, it is the choice of everyone to use this option for themselves or not. I fully agree with you that for some people this option is not acceptable. However, this is only their choice. But many women decide to take every step to feel the happiness of motherhood. And in most cases, they get exactly what they were so eager for and wanted so much for - to have a baby.
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You have been already advised a lot. I wanted to add that there a lot of great reproduction centers and agencies in Ukraine. I have signed with one of the Ukrainian agencies WCOB. And I am so glad I did that. Our SM is already pregnant and the agency has been of a lot of help!
Here is their website if you are interested - https://www.worldcenterofbaby.com
I highly recommend contacting them directly. But if you have questions, I am here to answer all of them. DM me if you want :)
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My husband and I also think about surrogacy in the future. We plan to give birth to the first child under 40 years old. But we would like to have a second child later. To do this, we want to freeze the eggs, and then use the services of a surrogate mother. Of course, everything will depend on my state of health. If I can bear the baby myself, it will be wonderful. But it seems to me, at the age of 45-50, in the presence of medical indications, it is better to entrust this important matter to a young healthy woman. So I do not want to endanger my life and the life of the unborn baby.

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Yes, indeed, surrogacy is your chance to become a mother. Unfortunately, this disease will not allow you to bear a child. Do not worry about this. You can have a genetically native child, even in this case. However, surrogacy is allowed only in some countries, so you should pay attention to Ukraine, Russia, and possibly Georgia. But I would recommend that you opt for Ukraine, since under Ukrainian law all the rights to a child belong to biological parents. And for example, in Russia, the right to motherhood belongs to the woman who gave birth to the baby. Therefore, surrogacy in Russia can be risky.
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I had positive experiences with the Feskov clinic in Ukraine! Although many people talked us out of going to Ukraine. ""Where are you guys going? There is Chernobyl! There is Donbass! You won't see any money or children."" My husband and I were scared. However, many people from the showbiz come here, and we learned about the clinic from a famous person.
We arrived in Kharkov, we were greeted by a nice employee who spoke English. The city is beautiful, huge, modern. Very nice people everywhere. The Feskov clinic is the most advanced. No useless information, everything about the case, clear and precise. Immediately informed us of all the risks and offered several options.
In UK, the doctors completely dissuaded us from success. They said that nothing could be done and that we should accept or take a child from an orphanage. We were happy because we paid for a result that was achieved. If it is impossible to get your own eggs, the clinic offers donor eggs. But fortunately we didn't get there. The skilled doctors woke up my ovaries. the biggest miracle was our long awaited baby! We knew in advance that we were going to have a boy, because the sex selection service was also included in the package. There are reviews of couples on their YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZMcG9niu8Y&list=PL23nwpXwH2Wj3yU9ZeGhaoUtLT4OEUbZu
Regarding surrogacy, I found a Ukrainian law translated into English. I recommend everyone to read it. https://www.mother-surrogate.com/pdf/surrogate_motherhood_law.pdf
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